background image

Bulletin TI-H2PD-K 

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

 

H2PD-150 and H2PD-300 Hydrogen Generators

www.parker.com/igfg

1

1-800-343-4048

Parker Balston  H2PD-150 and 

H2PD-300 Hydrogen Generators

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

®

Summary of Contents for H2PD-150

Page 1: ...tallation Operation and Maintenance Manual H2PD 150 and H2PD 300 Hydrogen Generators www parker com igfg 1 1 800 343 4048 Parker Balston H2PD 150 and H2PD 300 Hydrogen Generators Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual ...

Page 2: ...ut valve to Auto and set the output pressure adjust knob to the desired output pres sure During the warm up period 2 to 4 hours the cell will heat up and the unit will begin producing high purity hydrogen The Output Pressure message will be displayed 6 Allow the lines to purge during the warm up period before connecting to downstream instru ment 7 After the 2 to 4 hour warm up period the hydrogen ...

Page 3: ... unit will void the warranty Failure to operate this product in accordance with the instructions set forth in this manual and by other safety governing bodies will void the safety certification of this product If you have any questions or concerns please call the Technical Services Department at 800 343 4048 8AM to 5PM Eastern Time North America only For other locations please contact your local r...

Page 4: ...bes Because of its small atomic size only hydrogen and its isotopes can pass through the palladium membrane therefore the hydrogen produced by the Parker Balston Hydrogen Generator is ultra pure Electrolytic Cell Palladium Membrane Pressure Controller The hydrogen pressure at the outlet is regulated by an electronic pressure control circuit A pressure trans ducer monitors the hydrogen pressure at ...

Page 5: ...stem diagnostics that monitor the opera tion of the generator and display its operational status to the user When the system is operating normally the display will be shown as in Figure 3 If a system fault occurs the display will indicate the error and the current operating pressure See Figure 3 for an explanation of the error mes sages Figure 3 Front Panel Display NORMAL OPERATION Output Pressure...

Page 6: ...y in the feed water bottle reaches the preset minimum level the Low Water message will be displayed and the hydrogen generator will shut down A rapid audible signal will sound when the minimum water condition occurs The generator will re start and the audible signal will be reset as soon as deionized water is added and the water level rises over the Low Water level mark The Parker Balston Hydrogen...

Page 7: ...er recommends using a surge suppressor meeting the following specifications Joule Rating 1000 or greater Surge Amps 84 000 or greater Max Noise Reduction 80 db Deionized Water The Parker Balston Hydrogen Generator must be supplied with deionized water on a regular basis The water should be 5 Megohm cm or better quality deionized water Caution Do not use tap water or deionized water with less than ...

Page 8: ...nel Use extreme care to avoid spills when pouring electrolyte solution see warning message above for proper handling of electrolyte solution and possible spills Allow the electro lyte to settle and fill the generator with 4 liters of deionized water 5 Megohm cm or higher up to the WATER FULL level Preparation Figure 5 Recommended Installation Oxygen Venting Parker recommends venting the oxygen por...

Page 9: ...or fails as a result of contamination the warranty will be void Connect the generator to its electrical supply and turn the power switch on The water tank should be maintained above the refill level If the water level becomes too low the generator will automatically shut down Additionally the water quality should have an initial resistivity of greater than 5 meg ohms cm If the water quality is ins...

Page 10: ...out put switch see Figure 2 to the AUTO position The solenoid valve will then open Using a flow controller or needle valve set the warmup flow to 80 85 of the total generator capacity Open the downstream vent valve s to purge the lines see Figure 5 Hydrogen output will begin approximately 10 minutes after powering the unit on and will increase to its rated capacity and purity in 2 to 4 hours Over ...

Page 11: ... for 8 to 10 days Parker Hannifin recommends checking the water consumption rate on a routine basis until a filling schedule can be established Note If auto water fill is used this is not necessary Ambient temperatures will affect water con sumption and these conditions should be taken into consideration when planning a refill schedule for the hydrogen generator As needed slowly refill the water r...

Page 12: ...p from generator and insert funnel 3 Remove the drain valve assembly from its holder and open the drain valve to empty contents to the catch basin Close the drain valve when draining is complete Quickly replace the drain assembly into its holder It is against federal regulations to dispose of the sodium hydroxide waste by dilution Con sult federal state and or local guidelines for acceptable dispo...

Page 13: ...n Generator Ordering Information H2PD 150NA Parker Balston Hydrogen Gas Generator 150 cc min 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 H2PD 300NA Parker Balston Hydrogen Gas Generator 300 cc min 120 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 H2PD 150UK Parker Balston Hydrogen Gas Generator 150 cc min 230 VAC 50 60 Hz UK cord set 1 H2PD 300UK Parker Balston Hydrogen Gas Generator 300 cc min 230 VAC 50 60 Hz UK cord set 1 H2PD 150EU Parker Balston H...

Page 14: ...er and re start Press Reset button Water level sensor inoperative or control board failure 1 Hydrogen demand exceeds generator capacity check capacity of unit and install flow control device Check external system piping for leaks Check internal system piping for leaks Check power see above Check water level Generator may have run out of water and shut down Check generator and piping for leaks Chec...

Page 15: ...NTY NORTH AMERICA ONLY FOR INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE Parker Hannifin guarantees to the original purchaser of this product that if the product fails or is defective within 12 months from the date of purchase when this product is operated and maintained according to the instructions provided with the product then Parker guarantees at Parker s option to replace the product repair ...

Page 16: ...k 1 CELL AGS 2005 2014 Parker Hannifin Corporation Printed in U S A Bulletin TI H2PD K Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Limited Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation Division EMEA Dukesway Team Valley Trading Estate Gateshead Tyne and Wear England NE11 0PZ Tel 44 0 191 402 9000 Fax 44 0 191 482 6296 www parker com gsfe dhFNS_TSG parker com Parker Hannifin Corporation Industrial Gas Filtration and ...

Reviews: